Job Description

We offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, and generous time off. City residents will earn a 3% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!

Essential Duties

• Data management: creation, conversion, documentation, entry, and quality assurance for GIS data and it’s organizational structure/database environment
• Applications: Maintain GIS web apps, data portals, and other applications; facilitate integrations where necessary
• Troubleshoots items pertaining to the server environment, services, database errors, permissions, ArcGIS Online environment, and app integrations
• Provides City GIS database information and data for use by the public, City departments, and outside agencies
• Reads and interprets source documents such as civil engineering plans, plot maps, CAD drawings, and legal descriptions and enters required data into the GIS using ESRI software
• Works closely with the City Assessor’s Office to maintain City Land Records. This includes management of the Parcel Fabric, property lines, and associated data transfer scripts and tasks
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets spatial data used in the production of maps, reports, and other products
• Works with City departments in the development of their GIS plans, goals, and objectives
• Provides training, assistance, and documentation for staff in the use of GIS and related applications
• Interprets requests from City departments and external agencies for data, maps, applications, and reports
• Ability to lead GIS projects, provide status reports, gather requirements, and involve stakeholders appropriately; coordinates project tasks and resources such as interns and vendors
• Participates in special projects working with unique requests, unusual report preparations, and GIS presentations
• Works with and provides guidance to student interns
• Performs related work as required
• Other duties as assigned.

• Sitting at a desk in an air-conditioned/heated office (preferred). May have some option to work remotely and/or flex schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of ESRI products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap 10.7+, ArcGIS Online.
• Ability to consistently follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize, multitask, and manage time.
• Proficient skills in editing, manipulating, and analyzing data within GIS.
• Ability to develop web mapping applications by publishing rest services to be used internally and for the public.
• Set guidelines to maintain and edit multiple datasets such as right of ways, parcels, zoning, etc.
• Ability to read legal land descriptions, and review plats and as-builts to support GIS production and project activities.
• Skilled in digitizing GIS features, geo-rectified images, engineering plans, and plats to support GIS maintenance processes.
• Advanced organizational, oral and written English communication and documentation skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous background working in local government
• Knowledge of SQL databases and queries
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Basic programming knowledge
• Experience with GPS units
• Experience creating and implementing project plans

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands of the Position:

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  Sitting and typing at a terminal while viewing a computer screen. Occasional field work may be necessary.
• Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Manual dexterity sufficient to accomplish the duties and skills listed above. Acuity of senses sufficient to accomplish the duties and skills listed above.
  

Equipment Used:

• Telephones, computers with associated peripherals, and software
• Large format plotters and scanners
• Data gathering devices
  • Tablets and mobile devices
  • GPS devices and digitizers

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.